Brooklyn Center is a city located in Hennepin County Minnesota. Brooklyn Center has a 2024 population of 31,032. Brooklyn Center is currently declining at a rate of -2.07% annually and its population has decreased by -7.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,656 in 2020.
The average household income in Brooklyn Center is $86,619 with a poverty rate of 11.54%. The median age in Brooklyn Center is 32.8 years: 31.8 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brooklyn Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,140 | 33.95% |
| White | 10,916 | 33.27% |
| Asian | 5,463 | 16.65% |
| Two or more races | 2,723 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 2,184 | 6.66% |
| Native American | 367 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,306 | 2.87 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 4,303 | 3.8 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 3,998 | 1.3 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 2,050 | 3.69 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Male | 955 | 3.48 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
61.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,472 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 2,310 | 11.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,853 | 18.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,442 | 6.97% |
| High School Graduate | 5,631 | 27.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 857 | 4.14% |
| Some College | 5,117 | 24.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,856 | 8,440 | 2,605 |
| Black | 5,749 | 5,060 | 1,317 |
| Asian | 3,127 | 2,550 | 779 |
| Hispanic | 2,247 | 1,669 | 521 |
| 2+ Races | 1,366 | 1,161 | 286 |
| Other Race | 1,097 | 706 | 220 |
| Native American | 218 | 180 | 75 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,698 | $57,708 | $48,711 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,314 | $61,406 | $45,125 |
| High School Graduate | $38,715 | $41,384 | $34,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,063 | $32,350 | $30,143 |
| Overall | $42,099 | $47,701 | $39,042 |
| Some College | $41,701 | $50,948 | $38,063 |
$42,099
Average Earnings
$47,701
Average Male
$39,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.07% of Brooklyn Center residents speak only English, while 28.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,106 | 1,778 | 16.01% |
| White | 10,167 | 910 | 8.95% |
| Asian | 5,436 | 771 | 14.18% |
| Multiple | 2,675 | 183 | 6.84% |
| Hispanic | 4,329 | 99 | 2.29% |
| Other | 2,184 | 38 | 1.74% |
| Native | 353 | 15 | 4.25% |
11.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.88%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brooklyn Center is Black, with 16.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brooklyn Center is Other, with 1.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.94% |
| Some College | 11.59% |
| High School | 10.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.19% |
| Male Employed | 2.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,400 | $96,611 |
| Households | $72,009 | $86,619 |
| Married Families | $94,774 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,245 | $57,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,081
Number of Veterans
1,045
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 455 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 337 |
| 65 to 74 | 336 |
| 55 to 64 | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 9.47% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 3.22% |
| Black | 51 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.42% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.81%
Born in Brooklyn Center
78.36%
Native Born
21.64%
Foreign Born
10.95%
Non Citizen
10.69%
Naturalized
78.36% of Brooklyn Center residents were born in the United States, with 55.81% having been born in Minnesota. 10.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,752 | -656 | -2.31% |
| 2028 | 28,408 | -656 | -2.26% |
| 2027 | 29,064 | -656 | -2.21% |
| 2026 | 29,720 | -656 | -2.16% |
| 2025 | 30,376 | -656 | -2.11% |
| 2024 | 31,032 | -656 | -2.07% |
| 2023 | 31,688 | -537 | -1.67% |
| 2022 | 32,225 | -687 | -2.09% |
| 2021 | 32,912 | -744 | -2.21% |
| 2020 | 33,656 | 2,968 | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 30,688 | -221 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 30,909 | -64 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 30,973 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 30,968 | 100 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 30,868 | 41 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 30,827 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 30,848 | 50 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 30,798 | 311 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 30,487 | 276 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 30,211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,172 | 285 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 28,887 | -2,343 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 31,230 | -3,943 | -11.21% |
| 1970 | 35,173 | 10,817 | 44.41% |
| 1960 | 24,356 | 20,072 | 468.53% |
| 1950 | 4,284 | -23,468 | -84.56% |